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SM08 FNZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

205,946 mi
Last recorded205,946 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 FNZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 205,946 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 201,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in sill (not in 30cm ) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 16 Aug 2024 197,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2023 193,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Jacking points corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer and inner sills corroded

Parking brake cables in poor condition

Underside corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 193,331 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Jacking points corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer and inner sills corroded

Parking brake cables in poor condition

Underside corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 187,431 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 181,399 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 174,618 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 168,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 164,504 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 158,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 139,159 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 102,466 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 79,806 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 61,667 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emmisions too low to record

Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,956 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,854 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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SM08 FNZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM08 FNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM08 FNZ registered?

SM08 FNZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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